East River Housing Corporation

East River Housing Corporation is a mid-century, 21-story cooperative built in 1955 and comprised primarily of one-bedroom apartment units with varied larger layouts available on occasion. The exterior presents a utilitarian postwar façade with multiple balconies and access to landscaped private parkland; some residences feature substantial private outdoor spaces and setback terraces. Interiors commonly include eat-in or windowed kitchens, separate dining areas in larger plans, abundant closet storage including walk-in closets, parquet or hardwood floors, and windowed bathrooms in many units. The building offers practical resident conveniences: elevators, a 24-hour attended lobby, on-site management and maintenance, central laundry, bike room, and optional parking (fee-based). Shared recreational facilities include a fully equipped fitness center, community rooms, children’s playroom, and two gated private parks with playgrounds and green space; storage lockers are available subject to waitlists. Co-op policies are explicit: dogs and certain pets are frequently prohibited, while gifting, guarantors, pied-a-terres, and limited subletting (after ownership minimums) are allowed with board approval. Located directly across from East River Park on Manhattan’s Lower East Side/Lower East Corridor, the building sits within walking distance of multiple bus lines, the F/J/M/Z subway services, nearby Ferry access, Citibike stations, and retail destinations including Trader Joe’s, Target, and neighborhood eateries, supporting an active, transit-oriented city lifestyle.